ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Closed-End Fund Index ETN (CEFD) Alternatives
ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Closed-End Fund Index ETN (CEFD) belongs to the Leveraged category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CEFD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CEFD
CEFD charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CEFD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | CEFD vs IFED | |
| DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | Feb 27, 2008 | CEFD vs DGP | |
| Tradr Short Innovation Daily ETF | 0.75% | Nov 5, 2021 | CEFD vs SARK | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | CEFD vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | CEFD vs AMDG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CEFD
Among ETFs in the Leveraged category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 98 | Apr 10, 2013 | CEFD vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | CEFD vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | CEFD vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | CEFD vs GGLL | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 96 | Jan 10, 2024 | CEFD vs GOOX |
Top Performing CEFD Alternatives (YTD)
CEFD alternatives from the Leveraged category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN | 168.34% | Apr 9, 2019 | CEFD vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | CEFD vs WTIU | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil | 103.42% | Nov 24, 2008 | CEFD vs UCO | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | CEFD vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | CEFD vs GUSH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CEFD
CEFD alternatives from the Leveraged category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 10.87% | Apr 13, 2011 | CEFD vs UJB | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.29% | Jan 19, 2010 | CEFD vs UST | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 11.90% | May 1, 2008 | CEFD vs PST | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.33% | Apr 1, 2021 | CEFD vs XTAP | |
| Gotham Short Strategies ETF | 14.59% | Jul 31, 2017 | CEFD vs SHRT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CEFD
CEFD alternatives from the Leveraged category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | -7.86% | Apr 13, 2011 | CEFD vs UJB | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.22% | May 1, 2008 | CEFD vs PST | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | -8.44% | Jan 19, 2010 | CEFD vs UST | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | -10.40% | Nov 25, 2008 | CEFD vs ULE | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X | -10.99% | Apr 16, 2009 | CEFD vs TYD |
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